Forecasters say mostly sunny skies are expected today, with temperatures running a few degrees warmer than yesterday. A stray afternoon or evening thunderstorm may be possible from Central VA to Southern MD
More heat today
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FredNats roll 15-4
FredNats are 4-1 in the second half of the season
WATCH: Volunteers still needed to help Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s summer feeding for kids
Want to help? fredfood.org
WATCH: Prince William County officials offer fireworks safety
Video courtesy Prince William Fire and Rescue
Home of the Week: Newly constructed three-story in Embrey Mill
Constructed in 2019, this massive home has it all!
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca, Meghan Budinger and Amy Durbin preview the Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm–George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.  Info at kenmore.org
Audit finds VDOT doesn’t have enough contractors for major snow removal
A report by the Office of the State Inspector General says VDOT can’t hire enough independent contractors to remove snow from state roads and interstate highways, especially in emergency conditions
Temps begin to increase
Forecasters say sunshine mixing with a few clouds today along with a warmer afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm is possible this afternoon and evening.
FredNats win in return home
Long homestand starts with a W
WATCH: Here’s why City and Stafford residents won’t have to pay to use Old Mill Park or Falmouth Beach
It goes back to the once active Fredericksburg-Stafford Park Authority
WATCH: City Council approves fee for Old Mill Park. FXBG and Stafford residents won’t pay
Vice Mayor Frye and Councilman Kelly vote no. Pilot program will be evaluated in October
Repeat DUI in Stafford had a juvenile in the car
The suspect was arrested and charged with DUI second offense in five years with a blood alcohol content over .20, child neglect and failure to yield.
Road rage arrest in Stafford
26-year old county woman facing charges
Spotsy man arrested for shooting into vehicle with teenagers
Sheriff’s Office says the teens were lost and went down the suspect’s driveway.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College and C Cubed
Germanna’s Dr. Janet Gullickson and Dr. Shashuna Gray along Vernon Green of Stafford-based G-Cubed talked about partnerships. Included: discussion about a grant for high school students and teachers in cybersecurity and IT.
City Police report missing 13 year old found in Maryland
Missing teen found at a Home Depot in Maryland
Much cooler today
Forecasters say below normal temperatures, a northwesterly breeze, and low humidity levels will make today feel more like late spring than summer.
City Police looking for a 13-year old girl
City Police say a 13 year old female, whose family accidentally left her behind at a Home Depot, may be somewhere along the I-95 corridor in Virginia.
WATCH: George Washington Regional Commission awards Habitat of Caroline 1.8 million dollar housing grant
Habitat will build 20 homes over the next two years. Western Caroline Superivsor Jeff Black and Habitat’s Jason Tickle say it’s a signifcant development for affordable housing in the county.
Christine Lush-Rodriguez creates clay sculptures inspired by ocean life and her own dreams
Lush-Rodriguez says the inspiration for her pieces often strikes her in dreams.
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